Crime Rate in Taunton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taunton South

The total recorded crimes in Taunton South, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taunton South crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Taunton South, encompassing approximately 19,133 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Taunton South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wordsworth Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 5
  • Alder Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Taunton South?

To understand the safety of Taunton South, we need to analyze Taunton South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Somerset West and Taunton:

    • In 2024, Taunton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 738 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Taunton South recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Taunton South had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 633 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Taunton South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Taunton South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Taunton South has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 10th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Taunton South crimes were 738. The crime rate of Taunton South in 2024 was 38.57 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Taunton South were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.08 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Taunton South)CrimesRank (Taunton South)CrimesRank (Taunton South)
Taunton East250 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove75 61,294 31,053 3
Wellington109 31,168 5773 5
Taunton North103 41,208 4920 4
Blackdown & Neroche80 5890 7513 11
Minehead75 7997 6707 6
Dunster71 9869 8660 7
Monkton & North Curry73 8753 10538 9
Lydeard61 13771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey64 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull61 12583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor31 15460 15407 14
Upper Tone33 14462 14397 15

Taunton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202539
May 202536
April 202532
March 202527
February 202524
January 202538
December 202423
November 202437
October 202433
September 202429
August 202419

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Taunton South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Taunton South postcode area is presented below.

1. Wordsworth Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lilac Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Alder Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Severn Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hornbeam Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Coleridge Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Brooke Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lisieux Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Willow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Killams Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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